General election · November 3, 2026

Connecticut

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RegistrationThe state election office says the pre-election voter-registration cutoff is 18 days before Election Day, and Connecticut also has same-day registration on Election Day. For the November 3, 2026 general election, that means the cutoff is October 16, 2026. I could verify the 18-day rule, but I did not find a separate state-page line that explicitly prints the October 16 date, so I am stating the date as an arithmetic result from the official rule rather than as a separately printed deadline.Official details ↗

Early votingEarly voting is available in person. For the November 3, 2026 general election, the official state calendar says early voting runs from October 19, 2026, through November 1, 2026. The hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. every day, with extended hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, and Thursday, October 29, 2026. Early-voting sites must also offer same-day registration.Official details ↗

Absentee or mailConnecticut says any active voter may request an absentee ballot and does not need an excuse. For the November 3, 2026 general election, the state says absentee ballots are first issued October 2, 2026, and the online request portal opens September 19, 2026. Absentee ballots must be returned to the town clerk, by mail, in person, or through the town’s secure drop box. To be counted, they must be received by the close of polls at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. The state calendar also says registrars may begin checking absentee ballots on October 27, 2026, and must finish by November 2, 2026.Official details ↗

What may still change

No local measures are included. No unqualified proposals are included. If Connecticut adds more statewide questions later, this answer would need updating.
This list uses Connecticut’s official SEEC candidate list for the 11/03/2026 election and the official SOTS office pages. The SEEC page includes some terminated committees; I excluded terminated entries and kept only active certified candidates.
I found no U.S. Senate candidate entries on the official SEEC candidate list page I accessed. Because the user asked for every certified U.S. Senate candidate, I am treating that as information incomplete rather than guessing. The official SOTS endorsement page was not enough by itself to verify a certified Senate list from the page content I could access.
Connecticut’s office pages name the statewide constitutional offices, but the public candidate-list page I could access did not expose all office sections in a clean, complete way for U.S. Senate. If you want, I can keep digging for a Senate-specific official certification document.
The official state calendar page I found gives the early-voting window and absentee-ballot timing for the November 3, 2026 election, but I did not find a separate state page that spells out a specific application deadline for a standard absentee ballot request.
Connecticut’s state absentee-voting page says the online request portal opens 45 days before an election, which matches September 19, 2026 for this election.
The state says same-day registration is available on Election Day, but voters still need to meet eligibility rules.
Ballot-return rules can differ for special cases such as emergency ballots, military/overseas voters, and voters using a designee; I did not expand those exceptions here beyond the general rule.

Ballot measure · Certified

Certified: Resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution to allow individuals who have attained the age of sixteen to apply for admission as electors and to be so admitted upon attaining the age of eighteen.

This proposed amendment would let 16- and 17-year-olds apply to register as voters, but their voting rights would begin when they turn 18 if they are otherwise qualified.

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Official ballot wording

RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ATTAINED THE AGE OF SIXTEEN TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION AS ELECTORS AND TO BE SO ADMITTED UPON ATTAINING THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN.

Voting yes means

A Yes vote approves the constitutional amendment, allowing eligible 16- and 17-year-olds to apply for admission as electors and become electors at age 18.

Voting no means

A No vote rejects the constitutional amendment and keeps the current constitutional rules.

Financial impact

The OFA fiscal note says the amendment would cost the Secretary of the State $25,000 in either FY 27 or FY 29, depending on when the required legislative approval threshold is met. The note says the cost is for printing and postage to distribute the amendment to municipalities for inclusion.

Supporters’ strongest case

Supporters say the measure would let young people start the voter registration process earlier, which could make it easier for them to become active voters at 18. The OFA bill analysis says 17-year-olds who have applied and qualified for admission as electors may already vote in a primary for an election if they will turn 18 on or before election day, and the resolution would extend preregistration earlier to age 16.

Opponents’ strongest case

Opponents say the proposal changes the state constitution for a group that cannot yet vote, and may argue that current law already allows some 17-year-olds nearing 18 to participate in certain elections, so the change is unnecessary.

Key facts

The House resolution text says the measure would be placed on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot if the resolution passes by at least three-fourths of the membership of each house of the General Assembly.
The OFA fiscal note says the proposed amendment places a question on the November 2026 or November 2028 ballot, depending on when the constitutional-passage requirement is met.
The OFA fiscal note gives the estimated state cost as $25,000.
The Connecticut General Assembly bill analysis says the proposal would allow 16- and 17-year-old citizens to apply for admission as electors, with voting privileges attaching at age 18 if the person applies and is otherwise qualified.
The official Connecticut election site has a 2026 ballot questions page, but it did not yet list entries when checked.

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OfficialConnecticut Secretary of the State — BallotQuestions↗OfficialConnecticut General Assembly — House Joint Resolution 32 bill status↗OfficialConnecticut General Assembly — House Joint Resolution 32 bill analysis↗OfficialOffice of Fiscal Analysis — Fiscal Note for House Joint Resolution 32↗OfficialConnecticut Secretary of the State — 2026 Voter Guide↗

Federal race · Information incomplete

U.S. Senate: United States Senate election in Connecticut, 2026

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What this office does

Represents Connecticut in the U.S. Senate, where senators make federal laws, approve treaties, and confirm many federal officers and judges.

Financial impact

No official fiscal estimate was located.

Supporters’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Opponents’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Key facts

Official CT SEEC candidate list page did not show any U.S. Senate candidate entries in the content I could access.
Connecticut SOTS says U.S. Senate candidates must meet federal age, citizenship, and residency requirements.

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OfficialConnecticut SEEC Candidate List Download (2026CANHTML)↗OfficialConnecticut Candidate Qualifications↗

Statewide race · Certified

Governor: Governor of Connecticut, 2026

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What this office does

Leads the state executive branch, signs or vetoes bills, proposes a state budget, and oversees state agencies.

Adrian BonenbergerUnaffiliated

Betsy McCaugheyRepublican

Edward LamontDemocrat

Elias SilvaRepublican

Joshua ElliottDemocrat

Ryan FazioRepublican

Scott MerrellRepublican

Timothy WilcoxRepublican

Financial impact

No official fiscal estimate was located.

Supporters’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Opponents’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Key facts

The official SEEC candidate list shows these active candidates for governor on 11/03/2026.

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OfficialConnecticut SEEC Candidate List Download (2026CANHTML)↗OfficialConnecticut Constitutional Offices↗

Statewide race · Certified

Lieutenant Governor: Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut, 2026

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What this office does

Serves as next in line to the governor and helps carry out executive duties assigned by state law or the governor.

Matthew CoreyRepublican

Michael WalkerRepublican

Susan BysiewiczDemocrat

Financial impact

No official fiscal estimate was located.

Supporters’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Opponents’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Key facts

The official SEEC candidate list shows these active candidates for lieutenant governor on 11/03/2026.

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OfficialConnecticut SEEC Candidate List Download (2026CANHTML)↗OfficialConnecticut Constitutional Offices↗

Statewide race · Certified

Secretary of the State: Secretary of the State of Connecticut, 2026

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What this office does

Oversees state elections and filings, including candidate and business records, and manages related election administration functions.

Peter LumajRepublican

Stephanie ThomasDemocrat

Financial impact

No official fiscal estimate was located.

Supporters’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Opponents’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Key facts

The official SEEC candidate list shows these active candidates for secretary of the state on 11/03/2026.

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OfficialConnecticut SEEC Candidate List Download (2026CANHTML)↗OfficialConnecticut Constitutional Offices↗

Statewide race · Certified

Treasurer: State Treasurer of Connecticut, 2026

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What this office does

Manages state money, cash, and investments, including public funds and debt administration.

Erick RussellDemocrat

Fred WilmsRepublican

Financial impact

No official fiscal estimate was located.

Supporters’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Opponents’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Key facts

The official SEEC candidate list shows these active candidates for state treasurer on 11/03/2026.

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OfficialConnecticut SEEC Candidate List Download (2026CANHTML)↗OfficialConnecticut Constitutional Offices↗

Statewide race · Certified

Comptroller: State Comptroller of Connecticut, 2026

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What this office does

Oversees state accounting and financial reporting and helps track how state money is spent.

Jennifer TookerRepublican

Sean ScanlonDemocrat

Financial impact

No official fiscal estimate was located.

Supporters’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Opponents’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Key facts

The official SEEC candidate list shows these active candidates for state comptroller on 11/03/2026.

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OfficialConnecticut SEEC Candidate List Download (2026CANHTML)↗OfficialConnecticut Constitutional Offices↗

Statewide race · Certified

Attorney General: Attorney General of Connecticut, 2026

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What this office does

Serves as the state’s lawyer, representing Connecticut in legal matters and enforcing state law.

John BoltonRepublican

William TongDemocrat

Financial impact

No official fiscal estimate was located.

Supporters’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Opponents’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Key facts

The official SEEC candidate list shows these active candidates for attorney general on 11/03/2026.

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OfficialConnecticut SEEC Candidate List Download (2026CANHTML)↗OfficialConnecticut Constitutional Offices↗

Last checked September 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM. AI-drafted from official election sources. Always confirm your sample ballot with your state or local election office.